The ODI World Cup 2023 kicked off with the contest between England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the next one-and-a-half months, all the ten teams will strive to be at their best to take the coveted trophy home. The marquee One-Day International (ODI) competition is expected to be dominated by batters so keeping that in mind, all sides will want their players to light up the tournament with their batting performances.

In the 2019 World Cup edition, it was seen how Ben Stokes showed his spunky side as a finisher in the final against New Zealand and helped his team lift the distinguished World Cup trophy for the first time. This time, all teams will want their finishers to prepare themselves mentally to display their belligerent sides with their bats in crunch situations. Amidst the ongoing World Cup action, let’s rank the best finisher from each side.

Here is the ranking of the best finisher of each 2023 World Cup side

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1688211163400_Scott-Edwards-Batting.jpeg" alt="Scott Edwards Batting." loading="lazy"><figcaption>Scott Edwards Batting. (Photo Source: Gettyimages)</figcaption>

The <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/netherlands/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netherlands</a></strong> skipper Scott Edwards bats in the middle order and his job will be to play the role of a finisher in the team. During the World Cup qualifier 2023, the Dutch skipper led his team from the front and ended up as the second-leading run-getter for his side with 314 runs in seven innings of eight matches at a magnificent strike rate of 112.14.&nbsp;

In the second match against the United States of America (USA), Edwards played a captain’s knock and took his team home. While chasing 212, the Dutch team was four down at a score of 83. Edwards rescued his side from the difficult situation with his unbeaten knock of 67 off 60.

Another notable knock from Edwards’ bat came against Sri Lanka in the Super Six round. This time, the right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 67 off 68 to help his team go close to the target of 214. Although the Dutch team lost the game by 21 runs, Edwards received appreciation for his endeavours. His batting records indicate that he might turn out to be an ideal match-finisher for the Dutch side in this World Cup.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1688364804943_Mohammad-Nabi.jpeg" alt="Mohammad Nabi" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Mohammad Nabi. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Mohammad Nabi will be essential for Afghanistan’s campaign in the 2023 World Cup. With the ball, he will bolster the spin department along with Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman, while with the bat, he will support the team as a finisher. His records are superb as a lower-middle-order batter.

There are a few instances to recount when Nabi displayed his batting mettle and took his team home. Recently, he played an exceptional 65-run knock from 32 deliveries against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023. In the important game, the Afghan team was required to chase 292 under 38 overs to survive in the competition and Nabi showed a fighting spirit with his bat.

Sri Lanka held their nerves and went back to the pavilion with a two-run win in the match but Nabi’s batting efforts were admired among cricket fans. Nabi’s batting number six, the veteran has scored 1120 runs in 54 ODIs at a strike rate of 85.82. The 38-year-old will strive to deliver his best to the Afghan team in his last World Cup appearance.

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Mahmudullah is one of the most experienced players in Bangladesh’s 2023 World Cup team. The Bangla player will be seen in the World Cup for the last time and he will look to make this edition spectacular for himself and his team. With the bat, he will fulfil the role of a finisher in the side.

Bangladesh have <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/mehidy-hasan-miraz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a></strong> as well as a finisher but they will expect Mahmudullah to step up in this role as he is much greater in experience than Miraz. The veteran has scored more than 5,000 runs in 221 ODIs and the majority of his runs have come while batting in the lower middle order.

The 37-year-old has been serving his team since 2007 and in his vast career, he has played a lot of match-finishing innings for his team. His recent batting numbers aren’t impressive but the team management has shown faith in him for the World Cup and now, his responsibility will be to justify his role. &nbsp;

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1690627113509_Dasun-Shanaka.jpeg" alt="Dasun Shanaka" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Dasun Shanaka. (Photo Source: WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Dasun Shanaka will hold the reins of the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri Lanka</a></strong> cricket team in the 2023 World Cup. As a captain, he will look to be exceptional in all departments of the game to set an example for other players to give their best. Shanaka has the experience of 67 ODIs in which he has racked up 1204 runs and 27 wickets.&nbsp;

In this tournament, his job will be to reinforce his team in the lower middle order with his fine batting talent. The Sri Lanka captain scored his maiden and only ODI hundred in India at the Barsapara Stadium, this year, during his team’s tour of India. In recent matches, the 32-year-old failed to be among the runs but in the humongous one-day event, the Sri Lanka team will want decent innings from his bat.

As he bats down the order, he will be expected to utilise his aggressive batting skills and play match-finishing innings when required. Batting at number six, his strike rate is above 95.00 after 25 matches. Talking about his total numbers in this position, he has scored 593 runs with two centuries and a fifty.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696683409185_David-Miller.jpeg" alt="David Miller" loading="lazy"><figcaption>David Miller. (Photo Source: SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

David Miller is the most experienced player in South Africa’s World Cup 2023 team. Considering his immense experience, the Protea team will want extraordinary numbers from him. Batting in the middle order, his numbers are scintillating. At number five, he has accumulated 1389 runs in 41 matches at a strike rate of 102.58.

While in the number six spot, he has hit 2415 runs in 81 games at a mind-boggling strike rate of 105.27. These numbers make him an ideal match-finisher for South Africa. The southpaw possesses the potential to instil fear in bowlers in crunch situations with his power-hitting ability.

South Africa are still waiting for the World Cup title after appearing in every World Cup edition since 1992. This time, the Proteas will look to achieve success under Temba Bavuma in the competition, and for that, they will need Miller’s contribution from the bat.&nbsp;

Also check: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/highest-team-totals-in-odi-world-cup-history/">Highest team totals in ODI World Cup history</a>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1696655312505_Jos-Buttler.jpeg" alt="Jos Buttler" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Jos Buttler(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>

The reigning champions England will look to be sensational in this World Cup under<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/odi-world-cup-2023-jos-buttler-witty-stuart-broad-james-anderson-query/" title=" Jos Buttler " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Jos Buttler </strong></a>to defend the title successfully. The wicketkeeper batter’s endeavours will be to continue Eoin Morgan’s legacy in this tournament. England’s batting is looking dreadful with batters such as Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes in their line-up.

Liam Livingstone and captain Buttler, who are known for their ferocious batting style, might be seen in the lower-middle-order in a majority of England matches. The England skipper is one the most experienced players in the World Cup 2023 squad and his efficiency as a match-finisher is amazing.

In his 11-year ODI career, Buttler has served England in a majority of matches either at number five or six. In both batting slots, the 33-year-old has delivered satisfactory numbers to his team. Playing at number six, he has notched up 2069 runs in 69 ODIs at a fabulous strike rate of 109.68.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1693760424713_Jos-Buttler-and-Glenn-Phillips.jpeg" alt="Jos-Buttler-and-Glenn-Phillips" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Jos-Buttler-and-Glenn-Phillips. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption>

New Zealand have put up impressive shows in ICC tournaments consistently since 2016. However, their tendency to choke in knockouts is a concern but in the World Cup 2023, they are going with a balanced side that looks dreadful for the opponents. Batters such as Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Daryl Mitchell are known for causing damage to quality bowling attacks.

These illustrious names will strengthen New Zealand’s batting in the top-order and upper-middle-order, while Glenn Phillips’ duty will be to serve the team as a finisher in the lower-middle-order. &nbsp;The right-handed batter has shown up in 21 ODIs and scored 450 runs with two half-centuries in 15 innings.

This year, Phillips showcased his match-finishing skills in the one-day match played between <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a></strong> and New Zealand at the National Stadium, Karachi. Riding on his unbeaten 63 off 42, the Kiwi side chased down 281 and succeeded in winning their first ODI series in Pakistan after 47 years.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1695829988262_Glenn-Maxwell.jpeg" alt="Glenn Maxwell" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)</figcaption>

Australia’s endeavours will be to dominate in this tournament and add another World Cup trophy to their cabinet. This year, they played a lot of ODI cricket in India and also won a series against India in March. The Aussie side has a lot of match-winners in their team who can win games for them with their exceptional talent.

Their batting unit is filled with star-studded names such as <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/david-warner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner</a></strong>, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Steven Smith, and Glenn Maxwell. All these batters are the best known for giving nightmares to bowlers, however, Maxwell is arguably the most aggressive one, and his quality of coming heavily on bowlers makes him a tremendous finisher.

Records show that the 34-year-old is one of the most dangerous lower-middle-order batters of the current times. The Aussie veteran’s strike rate goes above 110.00 while batting at number six and seven positions. In this World Cup, the Aussie team management will expect Maxwell to play his part superbly.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1693404096182_babar-azam-and-iftikhar-ahmed.jpeg" alt="Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed. (Photo Source: ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Pakistan didn’t have a great time recently but they will look to change the scenario in the World Cup. Ahead of the tournament, the unavailability of Naseem Shah and out-of-form players have emerged as a headache for the Men in Green. Only a few things are giving relief to them and one of them is Iftikhar Ahmed’s fine form.

Iftikhar is delivering impressive innings to the Pakistan team consistently. In the warm-up game against Australia, the right-handed batter exhibited confidence with his 83-run innings off 85 deliveries. In this World Cup, he will have to don the role of a match-finisher and produce effective innings.

The 33-year-old has scored 472 runs in 16 innings of 19 matches at a strike rate of 104.19. These figures say a lot about his potential as a middle-order batter and in this World Cup, Pakistan team supporters will want him to prove himself as a match-finisher.&nbsp;

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1690944508193_Hardik-Pandya.jpeg" alt="Hardik Pandya" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Hardik Pandya. (Photo Source: RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

Indian cricket team supporters are expecting their team to win another World Cup title at home after 12 years. As hosts, the Men in Blue will strive to fulfil the expectations of their fans. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/australia-have-a-plan-against-indian-spinners-pat-cummins/" title="India" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>India </strong></a>skipper Rohit Sharma has picked up a lot of match-winners who can provide desired results to the team with their excellence.

Batters such as captain Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill are looking in a great rhythm in the top order while KL Rahul also looked decent in the middle order in recent matches. Hardik Pandya did his job brilliantly in the Asia Cup 2023. With the bat, he dominated Pakistan bowlers in the high-octane group match.

The 29-year-old will look to continue his brilliant form in the World Cup at home. Noting his power-hitting capability, the Indian team management will want Pandya to serve the side as a match-finisher. In his seven-year career, Pandya has proven himself as a finisher in ODIs.

<p>The ODI World Cup 2023 kicked off with the contest between England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the next one-and-a-half months, all the ten teams will strive to be at their best to take the coveted trophy home. The marquee One-Day International (ODI) competition is expected to be dominated by batters so keeping that in mind, all sides will want their players to light up the tournament with their batting performances.</p>
<p>In the 2019 World Cup edition, it was seen how Ben Stokes showed his spunky side as a finisher in the final against New Zealand and helped his team lift the distinguished World Cup trophy for the first time. This time, all teams will want their finishers to prepare themselves mentally to display their belligerent sides with their bats in crunch situations. Amidst the ongoing World Cup action, let’s rank the best finisher from each side.</p>
<h3>Here is the ranking of the best finisher of each 2023 World Cup side</h3>
<h3>10. The Netherlands- Scott Edwards</h3>
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<figcaption>Scott Edwards Batting. (Photo Source: Gettyimages)</figcaption>
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<p>The <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/netherlands/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netherlands</a></strong> skipper Scott Edwards bats in the middle order and his job will be to play the role of a finisher in the team. During the World Cup qualifier 2023, the Dutch skipper led his team from the front and ended up as the second-leading run-getter for his side with 314 runs in seven innings of eight matches at a magnificent strike rate of 112.14.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the second match against the United States of America (USA), Edwards played a captain’s knock and took his team home. While chasing 212, the Dutch team was four down at a score of 83. Edwards rescued his side from the difficult situation with his unbeaten knock of 67 off 60.</p>
<p>Another notable knock from Edwards’ bat came against Sri Lanka in the Super Six round. This time, the right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 67 off 68 to help his team go close to the target of 214. Although the Dutch team lost the game by 21 runs, Edwards received appreciation for his endeavours. His batting records indicate that he might turn out to be an ideal match-finisher for the Dutch side in this World Cup.</p>
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<h3>9. &nbsp;Afghanistan- Mohammad Nabi</h3>
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<figcaption>Mohammad Nabi. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>Mohammad Nabi will be essential for Afghanistan’s campaign in the 2023 World Cup. With the ball, he will bolster the spin department along with Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman, while with the bat, he will support the team as a finisher. His records are superb as a lower-middle-order batter.</p>
<p>There are a few instances to recount when Nabi displayed his batting mettle and took his team home. Recently, he played an exceptional 65-run knock from 32 deliveries against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023. In the important game, the Afghan team was required to chase 292 under 38 overs to survive in the competition and Nabi showed a fighting spirit with his bat.</p>
<p>Sri Lanka held their nerves and went back to the pavilion with a two-run win in the match but Nabi’s batting efforts were admired among cricket fans. Nabi’s batting number six, the veteran has scored 1120 runs in 54 ODIs at a strike rate of 85.82. The 38-year-old will strive to deliver his best to the Afghan team in his last World Cup appearance.</p>
<p>Also check: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-appeal/odi-world-cup-2023-5-oldest-players-in-the-tournament-5156/">Oldest players in ODI World Cup 2023</a></p>
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<h3>8. Bangladesh- Mahmudullah</h3>
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<figcaption>Mahmudullah. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
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<p>Mahmudullah is one of the most experienced players in Bangladesh’s 2023 World Cup team. The Bangla player will be seen in the World Cup for the last time and he will look to make this edition spectacular for himself and his team. With the bat, he will fulfil the role of a finisher in the side.</p>
<p>Bangladesh have <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/mehidy-hasan-miraz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a></strong> as well as a finisher but they will expect Mahmudullah to step up in this role as he is much greater in experience than Miraz. The veteran has scored more than 5,000 runs in 221 ODIs and the majority of his runs have come while batting in the lower middle order.</p>
<p>The 37-year-old has been serving his team since 2007 and in his vast career, he has played a lot of match-finishing innings for his team. His recent batting numbers aren’t impressive but the team management has shown faith in him for the World Cup and now, his responsibility will be to justify his role. &nbsp;</p>
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<h3>7. Sri Lanka- Dasun Shanaka</h3>
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<figcaption>Dasun Shanaka. (Photo Source: WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>Dasun Shanaka will hold the reins of the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri Lanka</a></strong> cricket team in the 2023 World Cup. As a captain, he will look to be exceptional in all departments of the game to set an example for other players to give their best. Shanaka has the experience of 67 ODIs in which he has racked up 1204 runs and 27 wickets.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In this tournament, his job will be to reinforce his team in the lower middle order with his fine batting talent. The Sri Lanka captain scored his maiden and only ODI hundred in India at the Barsapara Stadium, this year, during his team’s tour of India. In recent matches, the 32-year-old failed to be among the runs but in the humongous one-day event, the Sri Lanka team will want decent innings from his bat.</p>
<p>As he bats down the order, he will be expected to utilise his aggressive batting skills and play match-finishing innings when required. Batting at number six, his strike rate is above 95.00 after 25 matches. Talking about his total numbers in this position, he has scored 593 runs with two centuries and a fifty.</p>
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<h3>6. South Africa- David Miller</h3>
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<figcaption>David Miller. (Photo Source: SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>David Miller is the most experienced player in South Africa’s World Cup 2023 team. Considering his immense experience, the Protea team will want extraordinary numbers from him. Batting in the middle order, his numbers are scintillating. At number five, he has accumulated 1389 runs in 41 matches at a strike rate of 102.58.</p>
<p>While in the number six spot, he has hit 2415 runs in 81 games at a mind-boggling strike rate of 105.27. These numbers make him an ideal match-finisher for South Africa. The southpaw possesses the potential to instil fear in bowlers in crunch situations with his power-hitting ability.</p>
<p>South Africa are still waiting for the World Cup title after appearing in every World Cup edition since 1992. This time, the Proteas will look to achieve success under Temba Bavuma in the competition, and for that, they will need Miller’s contribution from the bat.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Also check: <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/highest-team-totals-in-odi-world-cup-history/">Highest team totals in ODI World Cup history</a></p>
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<h3>5. England- Jos Buttler</h3>
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<figcaption>Jos Buttler(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>The reigning champions England will look to be sensational in this World Cup under<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/odi-world-cup-2023-jos-buttler-witty-stuart-broad-james-anderson-query/" title=" Jos Buttler " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Jos Buttler </strong></a>to defend the title successfully. The wicketkeeper batter’s endeavours will be to continue Eoin Morgan’s legacy in this tournament. England’s batting is looking dreadful with batters such as Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes in their line-up.</p>
<p>Liam Livingstone and captain Buttler, who are known for their ferocious batting style, might be seen in the lower-middle-order in a majority of England matches. The England skipper is one the most experienced players in the World Cup 2023 squad and his efficiency as a match-finisher is amazing.</p>
<p>In his 11-year ODI career, Buttler has served England in a majority of matches either at number five or six. In both batting slots, the 33-year-old has delivered satisfactory numbers to his team. Playing at number six, he has notched up 2069 runs in 69 ODIs at a fabulous strike rate of 109.68.</p>
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<h3>4. New Zealand- Glenn Phillips</h3>
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<figcaption>Jos-Buttler-and-Glenn-Phillips. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>New Zealand have put up impressive shows in ICC tournaments consistently since 2016. However, their tendency to choke in knockouts is a concern but in the World Cup 2023, they are going with a balanced side that looks dreadful for the opponents. Batters such as Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Daryl Mitchell are known for causing damage to quality bowling attacks.</p>
<p>These illustrious names will strengthen New Zealand’s batting in the top-order and upper-middle-order, while Glenn Phillips’ duty will be to serve the team as a finisher in the lower-middle-order. &nbsp;The right-handed batter has shown up in 21 ODIs and scored 450 runs with two half-centuries in 15 innings.</p>
<p>This year, Phillips showcased his match-finishing skills in the one-day match played between <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a></strong> and New Zealand at the National Stadium, Karachi. Riding on his unbeaten 63 off 42, the Kiwi side chased down 281 and succeeded in winning their first ODI series in Pakistan after 47 years.</p>
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<h3>3. Australia- Glenn Maxwell</h3>
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<figcaption>Glenn Maxwell. (Photo Source: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>Australia’s endeavours will be to dominate in this tournament and add another World Cup trophy to their cabinet. This year, they played a lot of ODI cricket in India and also won a series against India in March. The Aussie side has a lot of match-winners in their team who can win games for them with their exceptional talent.</p>
<p>Their batting unit is filled with star-studded names such as <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/david-warner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner</a></strong>, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Steven Smith, and Glenn Maxwell. All these batters are the best known for giving nightmares to bowlers, however, Maxwell is arguably the most aggressive one, and his quality of coming heavily on bowlers makes him a tremendous finisher.</p>
<p>Records show that the 34-year-old is one of the most dangerous lower-middle-order batters of the current times. The Aussie veteran’s strike rate goes above 110.00 while batting at number six and seven positions. In this World Cup, the Aussie team management will expect Maxwell to play his part superbly.</p>
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<h3>2. Pakistan- Iftikhar Ahmed</h3>
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<figcaption>Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed. (Photo Source: ASIF HASSAN/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>Pakistan didn’t have a great time recently but they will look to change the scenario in the World Cup. Ahead of the tournament, the unavailability of Naseem Shah and out-of-form players have emerged as a headache for the Men in Green. Only a few things are giving relief to them and one of them is Iftikhar Ahmed’s fine form.</p>
<p>Iftikhar is delivering impressive innings to the Pakistan team consistently. In the warm-up game against Australia, the right-handed batter exhibited confidence with his 83-run innings off 85 deliveries. In this World Cup, he will have to don the role of a match-finisher and produce effective innings.</p>
<p>The 33-year-old has scored 472 runs in 16 innings of 19 matches at a strike rate of 104.19. These figures say a lot about his potential as a middle-order batter and in this World Cup, Pakistan team supporters will want him to prove himself as a match-finisher.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>1. India- Hardik Pandya</h3>
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<figcaption>Hardik Pandya. (Photo Source: RANDY BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>
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<p>Indian cricket team supporters are expecting their team to win another World Cup title at home after 12 years. As hosts, the Men in Blue will strive to fulfil the expectations of their fans. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/australia-have-a-plan-against-indian-spinners-pat-cummins/" title="India" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>India </strong></a>skipper Rohit Sharma has picked up a lot of match-winners who can provide desired results to the team with their excellence.</p>
<p>Batters such as captain Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill are looking in a great rhythm in the top order while KL Rahul also looked decent in the middle order in recent matches. Hardik Pandya did his job brilliantly in the Asia Cup 2023. With the bat, he dominated Pakistan bowlers in the high-octane group match.</p>
<p>The 29-year-old will look to continue his brilliant form in the World Cup at home. Noting his power-hitting capability, the Indian team management will want Pandya to serve the side as a match-finisher. In his seven-year career, Pandya has proven himself as a finisher in ODIs.</p>
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<p>The ODI World Cup 2023 kicked off with the contest between England and New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium. In the next one-and-a-half months, all the ten teams will strive to be at their best to take the coveted trophy home. The marquee One-Day International (ODI) competition is expected to be dominated by batters so keeping that in mind, all sides will want their players to light up the tournament with their batting performances.</p>
<p>In the 2019 World Cup edition, it was seen how Ben Stokes showed his spunky side as a finisher in the final against New Zealand and helped his team lift the distinguished World Cup trophy for the first time. This time, all teams will want their finishers to prepare themselves mentally to display their belligerent sides with their bats in crunch situations. Amidst the ongoing World Cup action, let’s rank the best finisher from each side.</p>
<h3>Here is the ranking of the best finisher of each 2023 World Cup side</h3>
<h3>10. The Netherlands- Scott Edwards</h3>
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<p>The <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/netherlands/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netherlands</a></strong> skipper Scott Edwards bats in the middle order and his job will be to play the role of a finisher in the team. During the World Cup qualifier 2023, the Dutch skipper led his team from the front and ended up as the second-leading run-getter for his side with 314 runs in seven innings of eight matches at a magnificent strike rate of 112.14.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In the second match against the United States of America (USA), Edwards played a captain’s knock and took his team home. While chasing 212, the Dutch team was four down at a score of 83. Edwards rescued his side from the difficult situation with his unbeaten knock of 67 off 60.</p>
<p>Another notable knock from Edwards’ bat came against Sri Lanka in the Super Six round. This time, the right-handed batter scored an unbeaten 67 off 68 to help his team go close to the target of 214. Although the Dutch team lost the game by 21 runs, Edwards received appreciation for his endeavours. His batting records indicate that he might turn out to be an ideal match-finisher for the Dutch side in this World Cup.</p>
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<h3>9. &nbsp;Afghanistan- Mohammad Nabi</h3>
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<p>Mohammad Nabi will be essential for Afghanistan’s campaign in the 2023 World Cup. With the ball, he will bolster the spin department along with Rashid Khan and Mujeeb-Ur-Rahman, while with the bat, he will support the team as a finisher. His records are superb as a lower-middle-order batter.</p>
<p>There are a few instances to recount when Nabi displayed his batting mettle and took his team home. Recently, he played an exceptional 65-run knock from 32 deliveries against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023. In the important game, the Afghan team was required to chase 292 under 38 overs to survive in the competition and Nabi showed a fighting spirit with his bat.</p>
<p>Sri Lanka held their nerves and went back to the pavilion with a two-run win in the match but Nabi’s batting efforts were admired among cricket fans. Nabi’s batting number six, the veteran has scored 1120 runs in 54 ODIs at a strike rate of 85.82. The 38-year-old will strive to deliver his best to the Afghan team in his last World Cup appearance.</p>
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<h3>8. Bangladesh- Mahmudullah</h3>
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<p>Mahmudullah is one of the most experienced players in Bangladesh’s 2023 World Cup team. The Bangla player will be seen in the World Cup for the last time and he will look to make this edition spectacular for himself and his team. With the bat, he will fulfil the role of a finisher in the side.</p>
<p>Bangladesh have <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/mehidy-hasan-miraz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a></strong> as well as a finisher but they will expect Mahmudullah to step up in this role as he is much greater in experience than Miraz. The veteran has scored more than 5,000 runs in 221 ODIs and the majority of his runs have come while batting in the lower middle order.</p>
<p>The 37-year-old has been serving his team since 2007 and in his vast career, he has played a lot of match-finishing innings for his team. His recent batting numbers aren’t impressive but the team management has shown faith in him for the World Cup and now, his responsibility will be to justify his role. &nbsp;</p>
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<h3>7. Sri Lanka- Dasun Shanaka</h3>
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<p>Dasun Shanaka will hold the reins of the <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sri Lanka</a></strong> cricket team in the 2023 World Cup. As a captain, he will look to be exceptional in all departments of the game to set an example for other players to give their best. Shanaka has the experience of 67 ODIs in which he has racked up 1204 runs and 27 wickets.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In this tournament, his job will be to reinforce his team in the lower middle order with his fine batting talent. The Sri Lanka captain scored his maiden and only ODI hundred in India at the Barsapara Stadium, this year, during his team’s tour of India. In recent matches, the 32-year-old failed to be among the runs but in the humongous one-day event, the Sri Lanka team will want decent innings from his bat.</p>
<p>As he bats down the order, he will be expected to utilise his aggressive batting skills and play match-finishing innings when required. Batting at number six, his strike rate is above 95.00 after 25 matches. Talking about his total numbers in this position, he has scored 593 runs with two centuries and a fifty.</p>
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<h3>6. South Africa- David Miller</h3>
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<p>David Miller is the most experienced player in South Africa’s World Cup 2023 team. Considering his immense experience, the Protea team will want extraordinary numbers from him. Batting in the middle order, his numbers are scintillating. At number five, he has accumulated 1389 runs in 41 matches at a strike rate of 102.58.</p>
<p>While in the number six spot, he has hit 2415 runs in 81 games at a mind-boggling strike rate of 105.27. These numbers make him an ideal match-finisher for South Africa. The southpaw possesses the potential to instil fear in bowlers in crunch situations with his power-hitting ability.</p>
<p>South Africa are still waiting for the World Cup title after appearing in every World Cup edition since 1992. This time, the Proteas will look to achieve success under Temba Bavuma in the competition, and for that, they will need Miller’s contribution from the bat.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>5. England- Jos Buttler</h3>
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<p>The reigning champions England will look to be sensational in this World Cup under<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/odi-world-cup-2023-jos-buttler-witty-stuart-broad-james-anderson-query/" title=" Jos Buttler " target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Jos Buttler </strong></a>to defend the title successfully. The wicketkeeper batter’s endeavours will be to continue Eoin Morgan’s legacy in this tournament. England’s batting is looking dreadful with batters such as Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes in their line-up.</p>
<p>Liam Livingstone and captain Buttler, who are known for their ferocious batting style, might be seen in the lower-middle-order in a majority of England matches. The England skipper is one the most experienced players in the World Cup 2023 squad and his efficiency as a match-finisher is amazing.</p>
<p>In his 11-year ODI career, Buttler has served England in a majority of matches either at number five or six. In both batting slots, the 33-year-old has delivered satisfactory numbers to his team. Playing at number six, he has notched up 2069 runs in 69 ODIs at a fabulous strike rate of 109.68.</p>
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<h3>4. New Zealand- Glenn Phillips</h3>
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<p>New Zealand have put up impressive shows in ICC tournaments consistently since 2016. However, their tendency to choke in knockouts is a concern but in the World Cup 2023, they are going with a balanced side that looks dreadful for the opponents. Batters such as Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Tom Latham, and Daryl Mitchell are known for causing damage to quality bowling attacks.</p>
<p>These illustrious names will strengthen New Zealand’s batting in the top-order and upper-middle-order, while Glenn Phillips’ duty will be to serve the team as a finisher in the lower-middle-order. &nbsp;The right-handed batter has shown up in 21 ODIs and scored 450 runs with two half-centuries in 15 innings.</p>
<p>This year, Phillips showcased his match-finishing skills in the one-day match played between <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan</a></strong> and New Zealand at the National Stadium, Karachi. Riding on his unbeaten 63 off 42, the Kiwi side chased down 281 and succeeded in winning their first ODI series in Pakistan after 47 years.</p>
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<h3>3. Australia- Glenn Maxwell</h3>
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<p>Australia’s endeavours will be to dominate in this tournament and add another World Cup trophy to their cabinet. This year, they played a lot of ODI cricket in India and also won a series against India in March. The Aussie side has a lot of match-winners in their team who can win games for them with their exceptional talent.</p>
<p>Their batting unit is filled with star-studded names such as <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/david-warner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">David Warner</a></strong>, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Steven Smith, and Glenn Maxwell. All these batters are the best known for giving nightmares to bowlers, however, Maxwell is arguably the most aggressive one, and his quality of coming heavily on bowlers makes him a tremendous finisher.</p>
<p>Records show that the 34-year-old is one of the most dangerous lower-middle-order batters of the current times. The Aussie veteran’s strike rate goes above 110.00 while batting at number six and seven positions. In this World Cup, the Aussie team management will expect Maxwell to play his part superbly.</p>
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<h3>2. Pakistan- Iftikhar Ahmed</h3>
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<p>Pakistan didn’t have a great time recently but they will look to change the scenario in the World Cup. Ahead of the tournament, the unavailability of Naseem Shah and out-of-form players have emerged as a headache for the Men in Green. Only a few things are giving relief to them and one of them is Iftikhar Ahmed’s fine form.</p>
<p>Iftikhar is delivering impressive innings to the Pakistan team consistently. In the warm-up game against Australia, the right-handed batter exhibited confidence with his 83-run innings off 85 deliveries. In this World Cup, he will have to don the role of a match-finisher and produce effective innings.</p>
<p>The 33-year-old has scored 472 runs in 16 innings of 19 matches at a strike rate of 104.19. These figures say a lot about his potential as a middle-order batter and in this World Cup, Pakistan team supporters will want him to prove himself as a match-finisher.&nbsp;</p>
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<h3>1. India- Hardik Pandya</h3>
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<p>Indian cricket team supporters are expecting their team to win another World Cup title at home after 12 years. As hosts, the Men in Blue will strive to fulfil the expectations of their fans. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/australia-have-a-plan-against-indian-spinners-pat-cummins/" title="India" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>India </strong></a>skipper Rohit Sharma has picked up a lot of match-winners who can provide desired results to the team with their excellence.</p>
<p>Batters such as captain Rohit, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill are looking in a great rhythm in the top order while KL Rahul also looked decent in the middle order in recent matches. Hardik Pandya did his job brilliantly in the Asia Cup 2023. With the bat, he dominated Pakistan bowlers in the high-octane group match.</p>
<p>The 29-year-old will look to continue his brilliant form in the World Cup at home. Noting his power-hitting capability, the Indian team management will want Pandya to serve the side as a match-finisher. In his seven-year career, Pandya has proven himself as a finisher in ODIs.</p>
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